I stood in the same spot and took quite some time to calm my nerves before I returned to my seat. That was when I saw that Michael was already back on his date with the beautiful lady.
The lady kept smiling, and it seemed like she was trying to seduce Michael. That got me upset. I was tempted to rush over and chase that woman away.
“Anna, why were you gone for so long? Are you not feeling well?”
Ronan seemed curious and worried.
“Oh, I’m fine. There was a queue at the washroom,” I lied quickly while shifting my attention over.
“Oh, then let’s eat up. Everything is served.”
Ronan didn’t suspect anything. He simply got me a salmon sandwich. A hint of love and care glowed in his eyes when he looked at me.
Am I seeing things? Why does he look like he is staring at his girlfriend when he smiles at me? Gah, I’m probably just nuts. My brain hasn’t been working well lately.
I shook my head to stop myself from overthinking. After that, I tilted my head down and started eating, but I can’t stop myself from glancing over at Michael.
He happened to turn to me as well. All I saw was the anger in his distant gaze and the displeasure in his grouchy expression.
Those got me to turn my attention to the food right away and pretend I never saw him. That guy won’t let me go tonight, anyway, so I might as well enjoy myself while I still can.
I spent the entire meal looking away from Michael, but I could sense that his glare was on me all the time.
I ended up having that meal while on edge. Ronan took me to the bus stop. He wanted to drive me all the way home, but I honestly couldn’t explain myself if he met Michael there, so I rejected his offer.
Ronan seemed a little disappointed about that, but he didn’t push it further. He simply stared into my eyes before he turned around and left.
I took a deep breath after Ronan’s car had gone out of view. I had to prepare myself mentally before I deal with Michael back at home.
I walked slowly because I truly didn’t want to go back. He was scary when he lost his temper, and I honestly got on his nerve that day.
Unfortunately, I still had to go back. Michael was already sitting on the sofa in the living room when I reached home. His ferocious gaze shot daggers at me as soon as I entered the house.
“W-Why are you back so soon?”
I felt guilty when I looked at him and saw that haunting glare.
“Why are you home so late? How long does it take to finish a meal? Couldn’t bear to part with your lover?”
Michael stood up and approached me. His eyes shone with intense fury when he glared over.
I averted my gaze. My initial plan was to circle around him and retire to the bedroom, but that no longer seemed possible. There’s no way he’d let me go tonight.
Michael had barred my path, and his handsome face had an evil expression on when he looked at me.
“It’s late. We should rest.”
I looked at Michael and was speaking meekly because we’re home. I no longer had anything to threaten him with, so I could only admit defeat.
“We have some scores to settle, don’t we? So how can we go to bed? Anna Garcia, did you really think you can con me just like that?”
Michael has made his mind and will not let me go tonight. D*mn it. I’ve already lowered my stance to this extent, but he’s still not satisfied. Seriously, what does he want from me?
The truth was, I was angry as well, but I couldn’t show it. Michael was already on the edge of losing his temper, so I will be making things worse for myself if I keep pushing his buttons.
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